Description: A 3'2" eastern woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Avelina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Herbalist, her father struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a fancy green suit. He has wavy scarlet crest. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Baradad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Ploughman. He's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 15000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears blue trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is thinning but still full. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mayor born in the past three hundred years. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his silver hair down. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Dean reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 sp. 4 Acid flasks.